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Israel Hamas War 2023

Has the war brought Charedim closer to mainstream Israel?

Exemptions from army service for Strictly Orthodox yeshivah students have long been a divisive issue in Israel. But some see a post-October 7 shift

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A Charedi man walks by an army recruitment office in Jerusalem, August 2023 . (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Enjoying the outdoor life; Eden children enjoy a 'Pesach in the Woods' class

‘Outstanding’ Eden praised for its outdoor classes

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Flourishing in the early years at Brodetsky Primary, Leeds

Ofsted finds much to like at Brodetsky

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Posters of some of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza (Photo: from social media)

Police investigate alleged assault during hostage poster clash

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Student groups across Europe condemn anti-Zionist Jews as pawns of racists

European Union of Jewish Students issued the statement against anti-Zionism, backed by its UK counterpart, UJS

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January 25, 2024 12:49

Members of the Neturei Karta, an international organisation of anti-Zionist Orthodox Jews, burn the Israeli flag (Photo: Getty Images)

The shoe sole made from a Torah scroll that bears witness to the Shoah

The relic comes from a Torah scroll owned by Jews from Greece who were deported to their deaths by the Nazis

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January 25, 2024 07:00

Poignant Holocaust relic: a shoe sole cut from a Sefer Torah (Leeds University)

Survivors voice their concern over the rise of antisemitism

Holocaust survivors reflect on the October 7 effect

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January 24, 2024 22:09

Harry Olmer

Sinai in top three per cent of schools nationally for teaching reading

Schools minister ‘delighted’ at results in letter to the London primary

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January 24, 2024 11:52

The library at Sinai primary

Trans Mossad spy who helped track down the Munich terrorists is laid to rest

Olivia Jane Frank, who has died aged 76, infiltrated the PLO in Beirut

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January 23, 2024 13:05

Olivia Jane Frank

JLC plans to remove Board of Deputies’ special status on its trustee body

Board has reportedly asked Chief Rabbi to intervene

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January 22, 2024 14:07

President of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Marie van der Zyl, shakes hands with His Majesty the King (Credit: Board of Deputies)

Third candidate announces bid for Board of Deputies presidency

Former senior vice-president Sheila Gewolb says she has the experience to be ‘the face of the Board’

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January 21, 2024 15:02

Sheila Gewolb

The mystical Seder with roots in Israel

Tu Bishvat, The New Year for Trees, which falls next Thursday, offers plenty of scope for creative celebration,

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January 21, 2024 09:30

it is traditional to eat 15 fruits on Tu Bishvat (Unsplash.com)

Second candidate for Board of Deputies presidency declares

Vice-president Amanda Bowman has announced she will stand

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January 18, 2024 08:58

Second candidate for Board of Deputies presidency declares

More than 100 Israeli children taken into Jewish schools in the UK

A report has found that the children have had to adjust to ‘alien’ educational practices

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January 17, 2024 09:23

Helping young Israelis: a half-term camp arranged at Alma Primary School

Yavneh College loses outstanding rank but sixth form retains highest Ofsted grade

Headteacher of Orthodox academy says there is much to be ‘proud of’ as school rated good

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January 15, 2024 12:06

Yavneh College, whose motto Olam Chesed Yiboneh, A World Built on Kindness

Let’s talk schools: how will new Ofsted boss respond to clamour for reform?

The Charedi community in particular will be keeping a close eye on what the inspection service does next

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January 12, 2024 10:28

Ofsted's new chief inspector: Sir Martyn Oliver

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